Ripassa Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Corvina Blend

Zenato Dinner; 18 October 2017 at Old Inn On The Green, New Marlborough, MA

Love this wine. Acidic, earthy, but ripe almost jammy flavors. The act of making this type of wine is amazingly cool process. Had with chicken parm and gnocchis.

You have no idea how good this is with brisket...#thefoundryNH @zenatowinery

16/20 (90/100)

Очень темный цвет. Джемовые ноты, красный апельсин, чернослив, сухое дерево, чай. Плотные танины, отличный рот, много ягод, отличная кислотность. Насыщенный образец, при этом ровный. Сухое дерево.

Morello cherries, a bit one dimensional

Deep and lingering red forest berry notes, caressed by soft tannins and a hint of sweet in what is otherwise a distinctively dry wine. A fine example of a Ripasso. A bit fuller than a regular valpolicella, but not heavy and overbearing like uncle Amarone. Balance.

Another cellar raid. Prob a gift bottle that was left alone. Probably past it’s prime but it’s enjoyable nonetheless. Very earthy, still some dark fruits, cherry & plum. Some hints of menthol and lifty stuff like that but nothing too intense.

Leathery, dark berries, great finish when given time to breathe. Really good value for price.

Took about an hour to open up, but oh boy when it did...😀 Black cherry juice, figs, white pepper and leather all on a medium bodied frame. This is an exceptional wine.

Berry, fig and raisin notes. Smooth with light tannins.